{"title":"Josephine Quinn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eJosephine Quinn\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for her profound insights into ancient history. With a focus on intriguing narratives and comprehensive analyses, Quinn's books are perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into historical exploration with \u003cstrong\u003eHow the World Made the West\u003c\/strong\u003e. This enlightening book offers a fresh perspective on how interconnected ancient societies influenced the development of Western civilisation. Quinn deftly weaves together stories from varied cultures, providing a broader understanding of history beyond the traditional Western focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue your journey with \u003cstrong\u003eIn Search of the Phoenicians\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this fascinating book, Josephine Quinn delves into the enigmatic world of the Phoenicians, challenging conventional wisdom and offering new interpretations of this ancient civilisation's impact. Her meticulous research and engaging narrative make for a compelling read that sheds light on often-overlooked aspects of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosephine Quinn's works are a testament to her expertise in the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre, bringing to life the intricate tapestries of ancient societies. Explore her books to gain a deeper understanding of how the world, in all its complexities, has shaped the West as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-the-world-made-the-west-by-josephine-quinn-9781526605191","title":"How the World Made the West","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rest is Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, and Waterstones Highlight for 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Quinn has done a lot more than reinvent the wheel. 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So much of our shared history has been lost, drowned out by the concept – developed in the Victorian era – of separate ‘civilisations’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving from the Bronze Age to the Age of Exploration, \u003ci\u003eHow the World Made the West\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a new narrative: one that traces the millennia of global encounters and exchange that built what is now called the West, as societies met, tangled, and sometimes grew apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the creation of the alphabet by Levantine workers in Egypt, who in a foreign land were prompted to write things down in their own language for the first time, to the arrival of Indian numbers in Europe via the Arab world, Quinn makes the case that understanding societies in isolation is both out-of-date and wrong. 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